CudaCo is a true local gem. I went with friends who had simply just heard how fresh and delicious the food was, and had to clue them in to their sustainability mission as well! A true pioneer in moving the fish market in a sustainable direction to make sure we have ample fish populations for years to come. Now the food? Delicious. Fresh. Flavorful. The ceviche with the sticky rice add on is my favorite here, but everything is absolutely yummy! Poboy and crab cakes round out my top 3. Inside, you'll find a small space with limited seating and a counter to order at. Lots of tables outside (both on their porch and out back in the beautiful trees), so plan your attire accordingly. Big group? Likely not sitting inside! They have a fairly large wine selection and beverage fridge, so you should be able to find something to make the whole group happy. Casual, relaxed, friendly spot. Everytime I drive by, I feel the draw to pull in! read more

CudaCo. on James Island was such a great find! It has a laid-back, casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating along the water. I had the smoked fish dip, served with saltines and fresh sliced vegetables for dipping, along with the house oysters and a glass of white wine. The vegetables were sliced perfectly for scooping up the dip and made a fresh, crisp alternative to the saltines. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The setup is casual and easy -- you walk up to the counter to order, and they give you a digital pager to let you know when your food is ready. I also appreciated details like the recycled utensils and the overall relaxed feel of the place. The service stood out before I even walked in. Someone was in the parking lot helping direct guests on where to park, which was a nice touch and made arriving easy. Great seafood, friendly service, a relaxed waterfront atmosphere, and a really enjoyable experience. Definitely worth a stop on James Island! read more

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10/10 will be going again and again and again! Worth the drive, worth the wait. Everything here is so fresh, light and packed with flavor. You walk in and BAM! fresh catch on ice, displayed to help you choose your meal! Crab cakes = YUM. Rice bowl = YUM. Crab Legs = YUM My friend had the poboy and she said it was GREAT. Salmon was also delicious. Excited for more CUDACO TRIPS (Because it is a trek for me) to try the rest of the menu. There are specials too so be sure to check the giant specials on the wall by the register. The CudaCo team are all so kind and chill! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only a few spots inside, but there are a ton of seats and tables outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order EVERYTHING you want or think you want at the same time, or be prepared to wait in line again if you're trying to get something for later. Depending on the day and time, the line can get pretty long LOVE YOU CUDACO! See you soon! read more

CudaCo - Po Boy and coconut sticky rice bowl with salmon and scallops - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I've passed CudaCo many times over the past 4 years. It's always caught my eye, but being from Mount Pleasant, I've always been on a mission, go to Hyams and then get an amazing sandwich from Yous Guys. But luckily I was craving seafood when I left Hyams, so I decided to to give CudaCo a shot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as you walk in the door, you can tell it's not your typical seafood market. There's a room of wines for sale, beer, and a few dining tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then there's the fresh catch display case... And I must say, their selection is consistently great. The quality and freshness is top notch. And they usually have some hard to find fresh catch. What makes CudaCo stand out from other markets is that you can pick your desired catch from the display case and then have them cook it to your liking. Everything that I've had was literally foot stomping good. And to add to that, they also offer frozen seafood, premade dips, and many other items in the freezer section. I'm a huge fan of CudaCo and I'm mad at myself for taking so long to give them a shot. read more

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Was recommended to try this place by one of our tour guides, and boy he did not steer us wrong! Everything we tried was to die for. Super fresh, great quality and flavor, and a fantastic price point for fresh seafood! We got the smoked fish spread (white fish), the fried oyster po boy, the peel and at eat shrimp cocktail, and the "Sandy" (fried flounder sandwich). They also have a canned lemonade there called Joes Lemonade, GET ITTTT. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not tons of seating available, so keep that in mind if you're hoping for dine in at busy times.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But other than that, this place was incredible. We will absolutely be coming back any time we find ourselves in town. read more

CudaCo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This has been at the top of my list and it did not disappoint!! When you walk inside, the fresh variety of seafood is on display. The staff makes fantastic recommendations. You order your selection at the counter - everything from po boys to platters to sticky coconut rice bowls. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A buzzer is provided and you can enjoy a table inside or at a picnic table outside along the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried a sticky coconut rice bowl with tuna and a fried shrimp po boy. Both were tremendous in flavor. Also ordered a 1/2 dozen oysters which was paired with pickled red onion - what an elevated flavor! read more

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So, I've tried this place a couple times. First time, we got some fried flounder and it was just ok. Seriously underseasoned. Was prob the worst fried flounder I've ever had, to be completely honest. But that's not why I give this place such a low rating. It's the service. Both times I've been here - the first time to eat there and the second time to just buy some fresh fish to cook at home - the people who worked there have been borderline rude. Maybe rude is the wrong word. Personality-less might be a better descriptor. There was a major vibe of - "what do you want...because you're bothering me..." if that makes sense. Contrast that with Crosby's down the road (heading towards Folly Beach on the right) and the difference is STARK. Crosby's people are *always* so nice and helpful. Can't tell you how many times I've struck up a conversation about what I was buying and how I was planning to cook it at Crosby's. CudaCo, on the other hand, is cold and their staff seems completely indifferent about their customers. It's why I never go there anymore and I tell everyone I know to avoid it like the plague. Bottom line, save your time and money and go to Crosby's instead. Life's too short to be treated the way CudaCo treats their customers. read more

There is truly not a bad thing on the menu! The staff at CudaCo are always so friendly and knowledgeable about their items, so you will be sure to leave happy. I always believed this was a sit-down restaurant until I went to try it with some visiting friends. I was pleasantly surprised that you order at the register and can then take a seat wherever you like, indoors or outside, and they will bring your food to you. I also appreciated the free parking lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even though there is limited indoor seating, there are plenty of picnic tables outside to sit at on a warm Charleston day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can also easily ask for your food to go. Even better, you can enjoy a meal and still bring home more seafood to cook at a later date while supporting a local small business. I mean, what is better than that? They have a great local beer and wine selection that you can purchase and take home. More importantly, their food is out-of-this-world fresh. This tiny spot that is easy to miss on James Island has some of the best seafood out there. My go-to is their coconut rice poke bowl with salmon. I would come here every day if I could! read more

CudaCo - Coconut Rice Poké Bowls - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Absolutely loved CudaCo! Their fish is super fresh and really enjoyed the coconut rice Poké bowl. I got half tuna and half salmon and the portion size was well worth the price. Very flavorful! There is free and plenty of parking outside the shop! Staff are super nice and there are a few tables inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's also some picnic benches outside that you can use when the weather is nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Always craving the sticky rice bowl with ahi tuna from here. The seafood is always very fresh! it's great to take home or eat in!

Food was fantastic! Service was good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance very casual[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I had the best scallops here. 4.4 stars!

Beyond words. I will be dreaming about this meal for awhile. I can't wait to return. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food and amazing ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CudaCo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We went to CudaCo in Folly Beach for Mother's Day and were delighted that they still have soft shell crab! Not as a sandwich though (which was buzzing on social media), but in a fried seafood basket with calamari and shrimp, all of which were so crispy with just the right amount of batter, and absolutely delicious! We understood why the soft shell crab is served in a fried basket or platter because the crab was on the smaller side, which is probably also why they no longer serve soft shell crab sandwiches, since those require a bigger crab. Service was quick and efficient, and we appreciated that the front staff was patient with answering every customer's questions and taking down their orders. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As for the interior and vibe, they have seating both outside and inside. We opted to sit inside since it was going to get sunny, and the indoor noise level was doable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Finally, they do not just serve food, they also sell a plethora of seafood right off the ice. Just be warned that their shrimp may not be fresh, as you can tell by the color of the tails. Black tails are a sign that the shrimp is not right off the water, though the quality is still fine, I'm sure. They also offer a variety of other items like soups to-go, beer and wine, and of course merch. Overall, great restaurant and highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

CudaCo - Fried Oyster Po Boy - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Can't recommend the Coconut Sticky Rice Bowl enough if you are craving a poke bowl. The fish is on display so you know it is fresh. You also get a decent sized portion for the price. The mussels with the white wine broth were also a big hit. Love that this place is also a seafood market so you can also pick out oysters and fresh cuts of fish to take home with you. read more

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GREAT great seafood. You walk in and it just looks like a seafood market, but they have an amazing menu! Highly recommend the poke bowl! They also have a great wine selection. Service was excellent and as you can see by the photo, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the seating area has some pretty spectacular views of the marsh.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool place to eat![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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My only complaint is that it took so long & the were out of shrimp but they are still getting 5 stars because the food was out of this world! Chowder was excellent and this Tuna Pole Bowl... best thing ever! I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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After driving by CudoCo. everyday, my friend and I finally stopped in. It is packed every time I drive past so it was a nice surprise to see a couple of spots were open for us. Seating is limited, but don't let that deter you. There are additional picnic tables out back if inside and the four two-too patio tables out front are full. We ordered the snapper fried fillet (that is the best fried fish I have had since visiting the UK. Hands down. Nothing in SC tops this.), the smoke white fish dip (absolutely incredible flavors!), raw oysters and their broiled oysters that were equally delicious. All of this was paired with a craft beer. The staff was very pleasant, and the interior is simple but nice and clean. I love that you can see what they'll be putting together for you. There is a small gift shop to by chips, dip, other food items and of course, merch! 10/10 recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

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Such a great happy hour!!! 1/2 priced bottles of wine and yummy oysters! We got there right at 3:00 and had no problem grabbing a seat.

Don't blink or you might miss them! CudaCo appears as a small house on Folly Road heading toward the beach. The product of two friends who love surfing and seafood, this small shop has been selling seafood, cooking seafood, and providing seafood for lowcountry restaurants for five years. When you walk in you are greeted by an ice filled display case loaded with fresh food all available to be prepared the way you want it. We started with 1/2 pound of clams which could be served with either a white wine sauce or a curry sauce, we chose the white wine. They were super fresh and not the least bit chewy or gritty. My wife ordered the oyster po'boy which came loaded with large perfectly fresh oysters, a very generous portion. For a side she ordered the Cajun Vinegar kettle chips which were definitely Cajun with loads of spice on each chip. I tried a market fish which was a golden tile pan seared. It was market price which came out to $19 which was a little high but when you taste the freshness and tenderness its was well worth it. I tried the purple cumin slaw which was earthy and with bold spices. They have picnic benches facing a beautiful marsh perfect for enjoying a relaxing lunch! read more

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Great experience here stopping for a late lunch. Wish the weather was nicer for sitting outside but inside was cozy anyway. Got some snapper, a crab cake, and some fish dip and all were delicious. It's great picking out the fish and getting it cooked to order. Looks like a great wine selection too though we didn't partake this time. Everyone is super friendly and were happy to help us out. Definitely worth another visit. read more

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Really didn't know what to expect here. We walked in and at first we thought it might have been a raw fish market but checked out the menu. We got the ceviche, a sticky Coconut rice bowl,and a half pound of shrimp. We also went back and got the Cajun chips. I think the sticky coconut rice bowl with the tuna was the best bowl I have ever had. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. The shrimp were absolutely delicious, and the seasoning was spot on. The ceviche was pretty good, but compared to the other items, it didn't stand out. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch. There were three of us and we ordered at the counter. One fish sandwich, two fried oysters, and we each had a side from the chiller and a soda pop. Somehow our order of mediocre food was $100 before the tip. The fried oysters were lukewarm and soggy. Seriously disappointing since the kitchen is right there and we picked them up immediately when called. Coconut rice was delicious and hot. Best part of the meal. Will not return. read more

I want to gatekeep this place!! Such fresh seafood! Iight and healthy options as well as you classic southern fried options! I can't wait to go back :) read more

CudaCo - Scallop coconut rice bowl!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Me and my boyfriend were excited to try this place out once it was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! I had the peel and eat shrimp and he had the coconut sticky rice bowl. The shrimp was seasoned well and the bowl was bursting with flavor with every bite! We will definitely be back to try more of their delicious menu and carry out to make our own versions at home. 10/10! read more

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While the food is excellent, I think the service along with the undisclosed credit card surcharge bring this review to three stars. To start with the good stuff, the food is an easy, five out of five. I highly recommend the coconut sticky rice bowl with tuna as well as the fried oyster po'boy. The coconut sticky rice bowl is topped with avocado and spicy, mayo, and on the side you get an absolutely delicious, seaweed salad, a refreshing slaw, and a generous amount of your protein (tuna in my case). The oyster po'boy is also delicious. Giant, juicy fried oysters are generously stuffed in the sandwich on top of a remoulade and slaw on the bottom. The oysters are super crispy and have a really tasty, briny flavor. The roll is also really soft and toasted well with butter. Also make sure to check out their specials as they can vary from time to time. Sometimes on Tuesdays, they will do 50% off any oyster dishes, which can include the sandwich. Now, for the things that I believe, if they change, could easily shoot them up to five stars. First, the service is very inconsistent. My friends and I placed orders right after each other, and our dishes overlapped as the same dishes, however, their order came out over 20 minutes before my order was ready. While we had identical orders, it definitely was not great to have to wait 20 minutes. Obviously we ate the food as it came out so that it didn't get cold. The next issue is that you will not realize they are charging you a credit card surcharge. This surcharge is not disclosed anywhere on their website, menu, or even the POS they use. The only time you know you were charged to surcharge for using a credit card is on your receipt. This should definitely be disclosed both on their website as well as on all of their printed menus. Lastly, it would be nice if their outdoor seating had some space heaters and bug repellants available. The indoor seating at the restaurant is quite small, and so they have a separate area outside with benches. In the end, definitely come here if you want some incredible seafood, but just know that they are going to be some issues in getting the food. read more

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I love their local beer selection. Perfect for a girls get together after work! They also do half price wine bottles on Wednesdays. read more

CudaCo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Had s9me seared shrimp and delicious cucumber gazpacho that was wonderful! I am not one for places that you pick, they cook, but this was a great place and got key lime pie as well. My friend and I enjoyed the food but the metal chair wasn't too comfortable. read more

This is an amazing hidden gem if you love local and fresh seafood! It's midrange for prices, but it is mouthwatering and flavorful dishes! I tried the oyster poboy which was beyond my expectations. It is one of the best I've had in quite awhile! read more

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Excellent oyster Po Boy! Also had the very fresh Mahi fish dip! So tasty! Everyone was friendly and service was great! We went early so we didn't have to wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside at the picnic tables and great to take kids![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Picnic are overlooks the little tidal creek! I would definitely go back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't get scared off by the appearance from the outside. This place is outstanding![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The house oysters were the best I've had in Charleston. We had the soft shell sandy and it too was amazing. The only drawback was that the sandwich didn't come with a side. For $24 I would expect fries or at least Cole slaw. read more

Great selection of fresh oysters & fish. They have indoor & outdoor seating. I came on a Tuesday & it was half off oyster Tuesday! I love that the crudo comes in big pieces and is great for sharing or all for yourself. You order at the counter & are given a buzzer when your food is ready. Parking- little parking lot in front read more

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This place is awesome. Best Poke bowl i've had in CHS, and honestly competes with some on the west coast and hawaii. All the food was amazing, the mussels were also very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, super cool decorations inside as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CudaCo - Coconut Sticky Rice Bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

To the person on Reddit who recommended this gem, BLESS YOU. If you love seafood, this spot is for you. Like, it's unreal. The fresh seared fish + the mussels with bread so you can dip the curry sauce + the salmon & tuna with coconut rice bowl- all incredible! Not to mention the service. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Giving the best recommendations & the vibes were top tier, imagine "we want you here, please try this!" There was inside and outside seating + easy parking. read more

CudaCo - Seared Charleston fish + tuna & salmon, coconut rice bowl + curry mussels. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Ceviche is so crazy good! I order it without being finished with olive oil, which I appreciate. read more

CudaCo - Ceviche and tuna bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Can't recommend based on the first visit. While we're waiting, another customer gets disgruntled and walks to the counter, and complains that he's been waiting a long time for a po-oy. A few minutes later they bring it to him. He stares at it, gets up, goes to the counter: "I"ve been waiting 45 minutes for five oysters on a hot dog bun?" Yep. We also got the oyster po-boy and it was, yes, five oysters on a hot dog bun with some sparse dressing on the bottom. (It soaked the bun so it split open.) I grew up in southern LA and know oyster po-boys and you, sir, are no oyster po-boy. Frequently they're on fresh bread with remoulade, lettuce, and tomato. So this could be a northern - gasp - variation on it, but it was still lacking. A salad came with a pice of overcooked tuna and was meh. Cooking a piece of tuna should be child's play here. One minute on each side and serve. On the plus side, the snapper ceviche was really nice. And, no drinks, plus tip = nearly $70. It's hard to justify that. read more

Such a hidden gem on James Island! It's so good, the freshest seafood you can buy since it's a market or eat since they are also a restaurant -food: fresh and delicious, love their poke bowls and oysters; they also have a grab and go in their fridge! -drinks: have a range in their fridge -service: wonderful, order at the counter and they will bring it out to you -ambience: very casual -parking: have their own parking lot read more

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It was my birthday today and I really wanted seafood. The only place for seafood on James Island is CudaCo. I go there all the time for their half off oysters. This time we wanted to try their new little restaurant called The Deck. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just upon walking in it was clean and very pretty with light and the three tables were set.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are nine seats at the bar. We took a table and ordered after a long contemplation. We started out with the fish Cracklin. It was a whole grouper skin seasoned perfectly served with their homemade chimichurri sauce. Amazing! Then we moved to the tin fish platter and chose the white anchovies, it came with their house, pickled vegetables and olives, and a loaf of French bread. Again amazing! Next was the ceviche. Flounder ceviche that is basically even hard to describe. It was so perfect. Perfectly balanced and a melt in your mouth taste on every bite. The coconut cream base I could've had as a bowl! We finished with the Hamachi Crudo, again difficult to describe all of the components, except for the incredible strawberry foam that surrounded it and garnished with an interesting herb. Beautiful to see and mouth watering! I found the prices to be completely fair especially considering what you get! My friend had a beer and we shared all four plates and our bill was $83. I will definitely be back probably over and over again. read more

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If I told someone that this place has the best seafood and you must check them out. I can see them having a frame of mind of this place better blow my socks off, this place better have the best seafood I've ever had. And that's not so much what I'm saying. What I'm saying is I "profess" their love and appreciation for the genre. It's like they ask a hundred people who are DieHard seafood fans why they fell in love with the food. What they look for in the romance of seafood. Recorded all the finer points and professed it in the kitchen. They understand seafood lovers and try to show that understanding in this confined place. I believe this place used to be Huff's seafood, a seafood market you can come and buy raw seafood. They have taken all that energy , Love, and care from Huff's and refined it in great quality. Lol. I was so impressed with in such a small amount of space..... they get me... And I mean all of the seafood loving me. They have a wall of refrigerators that have confections of the sea. Lol. Everything freshly prepared like boiled seasoned shrimp, certain pre-made meals and dips oft the seafood variety, I can't give it justice what they have in the fridge you have to come see these things yourself. Kind of pricey but YOLO. In the corner by the front door is a wine room with bottles and bottles of wine to compliment your seafood palette. As I walked in they were two tables taken up looks like two separate business meetings or negotiations. Right behind me as I walked in were people who just flew in the city so apparently this place is popular one lady from Boston said this was her first stop. I just did a review for Blackbird market on Johns Island about their fried oysters saying they might be the best. I simply have to rethink this. Because I have never had fried oysters like this. If I had to guess there is lemon somewhere in the actual batter of the oysters and it is so addictive. I'm trying not to embarrass myself but I can't stop popping these bad boys like Skittles. Next to the window are a bunch of novelties they sell and I bought a bag of homemade chips. I will try to describe it is like Old Bay seasoning meats salt and vinegar with a Cajun ending but OMG they are so good. I also ordered the fish dip. I believe they have three kinds of fish dips I can't remember what I chose but it is so damn good. And the arrangement that comes with them are so alluring and beautiful. I will definitely be back I was meaning to come here for a long time and I'm so sad I waited so long. I think I spent 80 bucks in this place and I had to get up and run cuz I swear I was looking at a $200 bill if I didn't leave. I will have to pace myself and maybe come once a month for purchasing because I want .....no I am sorry... I need to try everything here. For some reason my mind runs on the owners of this place. And the Genesis of their thinking I can see people sitting in a room with a bottle of wine utilizing their vision for the place. How they wanted the kitchen to look, The servers to look, what did they want their customers to walk away thinking and feeling. Running a restaurant is one of the riskiest businesses out here and I just want to take this time to apply those people's vision. I greatly appreciate it and I am now a patron. read more

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This restaurant is like fresh seafood market, with small wine shop , and small area inside to eat in. Rhe also have some tables and chairs outside. Very casual place to eat. The food we had for lunch was good. We had the po boy fried scallop, crudo with fresh tuna, and 1/2 lbs steamed mussels. Everything so fresh and they also have fresh seafood there. It took a while for our food to come out so make sure you are not in a hurry if you want to eat here. But overall pretty good food. read more

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Excellent food and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a superb picnic table outside in the sunshine[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Couldn't ask for a better afternoon![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

CudaCo - Raw oysters, fried oysters and steamed mussels in coconut lemongrass broth - Seafood Markets Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina